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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Though his technique traces back to the 14th century, Christopher
Martin's approach to "Verre Églomisé" is entirely modern. A
self-taught artist, Christopher coaxes layers of sheer pigment and
water to achieve his vision ~ harnessing brushes, wind, heat, and
gravity.

Describing his technique, of painting in reverse on acrylic panels,
Christopher says, "Every layer of paint has a high influence on the
one behind it as opposed to a flat covering stroke. It's often
around thirty layers of paint that fuse together."

Finding inspiration in nature has fueled his motivation. "When you
observe the veining in a slab of marble, or the alternating colors
in petrified wood and other natural creations, they are all
inherently poetic and attuned to the laws of abstraction. Study
them closely, and you'll identify compositions of abstraction.
Being surrounded by these natural masterpieces in Colorado is a
constant source of inspiration."

As Simone Bretz, a former curator of the Munich Metropolitan Museum
and noted expert in reverse glass painting states, "Well-executed
reverse-glass paintings do not reveal the complexity of their
manufacture. Since the designs are applied to the back of glass
panes, they must be built up in reverse - starting with the
foreground and working "backwards" - which makes corrections
virtually impossible."

In the twenty years since he began painting, his works have been
sought for corporate and private collections nationally and
internationally.

In 2012, he celebrated the completion and installation of a 120-ft.
painting aptly titled, "Velocity," consisting of 15 consecutive
panels for the Formula One Racetrack, Circuit of the Americas, in
Austin, Texas. Kidz Creations, a charity project launched in 2001
involves painting with hundreds of children over 13 years
benefitting various hospitals, which will exceed the $500,000
benchmark this year.

Source: ChristopherMartinGallery.com

ABOUT THE AUCTION
Proceeds from the Artscape auction will benefit The Dallas
Arboretum. This auction will open online and will have bids
transferred to a live event on Friday, May 12, 2017. If you the
winning bid online, you will be notified following the event on
Monday, May 15, 2017. The organization will collect payment and
handle shipping of the winning lots. For any questions regarding
the auction, please contact Kristen Schultz, KristenS@HA.com or
214.409.1775.

About the Event
The Great Contributor to Art Award
As part of Artscape Reimagined, the Dallas Arboretum will recognize
a patron of the arts for their contributions to and support of the
arts in Dallas. The Great Contributor to Art Award will be
presented to Craig Hall at the Artscape Award and Auction Dinner in
Rosine Hall on May 12. This prize was designed and contributed by
Gary Lee Price, whose Great Contributors exhibition at the
Arboretum inspired the award.

Tickets to the dinner are available for sale now.
Limited tickets are available at $300.
Additional are available at $350 and $500 (Patron)
Tables available at $3,500 and $5,000

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

For additional ticket info, contact Missy Whisler at
(214)515-6688.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Mission
The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to
build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment
and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for
education and research. We are committed to excellence, good
management and fiscal responsibility.

The Dallas Arboretum Today
More than 1,096,000 visitors from all 50 states, as well as 90
countries, came through our gates in 2016. The Arboretum has been
listed among the top arboretums in the world and the number of
honors is so extensive it is listed on our website. The Dallas
Arboretum is proud to offer the public an array of popular annual
events, educational programs for children and adults, and an
emphasis on family-oriented activities. Groundbreaking
horticultural research conducted in our Trial Gardens continues to
contribute to an important body of knowledge, both regionally and
nationally.

Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Arboretum's 66 acres
include a complete life science laboratory with endless potential
for discovery. The Arboretum has a 75 member Board of Directors,
120 full-time paid staff members, 50+ part-time paid staff members,
and more than 273 active volunteers.

Support for the Dallas Arboretum and our members, donors and the
Dallas Park and Recreation Department provide Botanical Garden.

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